Regional and primary industries

Regional NSW is home to more than one-third of the NSW population.

More people are choosing to make regional NSW their home, with thriving local communities, greater access to affordable housing, jobs and services, and growing agricultural, tourism and service sectors.

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Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

Learn about the department working to protect, support and develop regional NSW.  Information on careers, functions, contacts, our agencies and more.

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Local Land Services

Support and services to farmers and land managers to ensure a productive and sustainable future for rural and regional NSW.

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Regional Development Roadmap

The NSW Government is taking a fresh approach in how it invests in regional NSW to make sure we can help meet the needs of all communities.

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Sustainable Communities Program

This program provides community assistance to help reduce the social and economic impacts of water recovery measures on NSW communities under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. 

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Primary industries

Information on primary production for farmers, landholders and business. Including livestock, agriculture, forestry, biosecurity, environment and farm management.

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Regional NSW, make the move

There’s never been more opportunity in regional NSW for essential workers and their families.

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Regional News

Latest media releases. Search by keyword or topic for news across regional NSW.

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Resources

Planning and strategic documents to inform and drive delivery of regional NSW priorities.

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Regional business and economy

Discover NSW Government services to help you do business in our regions. Link to programs promoting regional growth and prosperity.

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Aboriginal Economic Development

Leading Aboriginal economic development in regional NSW.

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Programs and funding

Supporting delivery of funded projects in regional NSW.

Latest news from Regional NSW

Ministerial media release

$4.2 million expansion to improve shark safety this summer

New research, real-time tracking and expanded drone surveillance, will lead a $4.2 million NSW Government boost to help keep people safer in the water this summer.
Ministerial media release

$2 million more for sheep and goat farmers eID equipment rebate

The Minns Labor Government has announced $2 million in funding for the NSW Sheep and Goat eID Equipment Rebate, helping producers and livestock agents across the state gain affordable access to electronic identification (eID) equipment.
Ministerial media release

$900,000 from Minns Government to support NSW Farmers livestock welfare program

The Minns Labor Government will invest $900,000 in a NSW Farmers project as part of its commitment to support livestock welfare across agricultural industries and strengthen the operation of the joint government and industry Stock Welfare Panels.
Ministerial media release

Free essential skills roadshow for regional women back by popular demand

The ‘Rural Women’s Network Skills Roadshow’ around regional New South Wales is back by popular demand in 2026, with more than $52,000 in additional funding from the Minns Labor Government.
Ministerial media release

NSW Government commits $9.5 million for further beekeeper support and to strengthen crop pollination

New honey bee compliance officers, a major R&D program and tailored education and resources are part of the Minns Government’s $9.5 million NSW Varroa Mite Management program commencing in January 2026.

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